1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 256 F1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 159 L |
