1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1985 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1985 Mercury Lynx is newer by 29 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 101 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 59 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1956 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Lynx, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Lynx. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1985 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | Palm Beach | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
