1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1978 Ford Monarch is newer by 21 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 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Monarch weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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. 1978 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
