1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 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 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 225 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1375 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 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 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Whitley | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3967 mm |
