1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 57 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1637 kg more than 1955 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Expedition |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3023 mm |