1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 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 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 215 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Sierra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |