1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 144 L |
