1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |