1945 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1945 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |