1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 33 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 297 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 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 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | F40 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |