1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 49 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 36 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 512 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |