1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 864 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |