1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 245 kg more than 1956 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Cortina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |