1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 132 L |