1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet.
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. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1951 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Hudson Hornet | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Hudson | Ford |
| Model | Hornet | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3967 mm |
