1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, both 1958 Allard Palm Beach and 1958 Ferrari Dino were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 76 kg more than 1958 Ferrari Dino.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | Dino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 804 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
