1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 48 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 960 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 612 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
