1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 43 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1958 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1958 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | Palm Beach | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
