1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 53 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 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 885 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
