1949 Chevrolet 2103 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Chevrolet 2103. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Chevrolet 2103 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1949 Chevrolet 2103. (90 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1949 Chevrolet 2103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Chevrolet 2103 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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.
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1949 Chevrolet 2103 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | 2103 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3548 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3370 mm |