1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 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 80 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 290 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |