1946 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |