1963 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach

To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1963 AC Cobra 1955 Allard Palm Beach
Make AC Allard
Model Cobra Palm Beach
Year Released 1963 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4727 cc 3442 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2440 mm


 

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