1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 56 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 126 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.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1953 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1953 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | E-150 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 132 L |