1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1987 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1987 Ford Fiesta is newer by 31 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Ford Fiesta, 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1987 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |
