1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 39 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 490 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
