1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 MG MGC
To start off, 1969 MG MGC is newer by 13 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1969 MG MGC (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 MG MGC | |
| Make | Allard | MG |
| Model | Palm Beach | MGC |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
