1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 350 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |