1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 41 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Allard | Ferrari |
Model | Palm Beach | 212 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 159 L |