1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 3,442 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 68 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 451 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |