1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 56 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Ranger |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3193 mm |