1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero

To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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