1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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 F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 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 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | F-450 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 4390 mm |