1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 328 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
