1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 61 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 515 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.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2010 Ford Escape 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. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Whitley | Escape |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2824 mm |
