1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1991 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Sierra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (152 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1991 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
