1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach (101 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |
