1957 Allard GT vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 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 120 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 296 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | GT | Ranger |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |