1958 AC Ace vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Ace | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
