1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 933 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Whitley | F-150 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3370 mm |