1950 Austin A135 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 61 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 125 L |
