1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 49 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 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1955 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
