1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 22 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 419 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palm Beach | 240 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |