1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1951 Austin A 110. 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 F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
