1957 Austin A 55 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1957 Austin A 55. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3490 mm |