1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 28 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 383 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
Make Allard Ferrari
Model Palm Beach 328 GTB
Year Released 1956 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2262 cc 1850 cc
Horse Power 71 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 260 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 880 kg 1263 kg
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 74 L


 

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