1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 38 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 14 more horse power than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (174 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 822 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| 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 | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
