1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 46 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 407 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2001 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Allard | Ascari |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
