1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | Palm Beach | Cougar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |