1957 Allard GT vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 276 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
