1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Ford E-250
To start off, 2004 Ford E-250 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3510 mm |
