1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Ford F-150

To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 58 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1380 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 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 2013 Ford F-150
Make Allard Ford
Model Palm Beach F-150
Year Released 1955 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 2345 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5888 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 2464 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3683 mm


 

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