1957 Allard GT vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 49 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1348 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | GT | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
