1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT

To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 465 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Allard Palm Beach 1965 Ferrari 330GT
Make Allard Ferrari
Model Palm Beach 330GT
Year Released 1958 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 3967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 188 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 90 L


 

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