1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-250 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 132 L |
