1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 47 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 630 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.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 Ford Escape | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | Palm Beach | Escape |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |