1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1954 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 115 L |
