1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 47 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 698 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.
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, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | Palm Beach | Montego |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
