1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 46 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 875 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 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 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Allard | Ferrari |
| Model | Palm Beach | 612 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
