1957 Allard GT vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1957 Allard GT and 1957 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | GT | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
