1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1971 Ford Torino
To start off, 1971 Ford Torino is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Torino weights approximately 525 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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. 1971 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley has manual transmission. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1971 Ford Torino | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Whitley | Torino |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |