1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 802 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Ranger |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |