1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 31 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva 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 60 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Festiva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |