1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1957 Allard Palm Beach and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |