1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 41 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 679 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 27 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 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 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | F50 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
