1950 Austin A135 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 132 L |
