1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 24 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |