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 (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 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 738 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 (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon 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 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |