1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1954 Austin A 135. 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 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 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:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |