1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 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 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 4379 mm |
