1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 32 kg more 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
