1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 7 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 378 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 158 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |