1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135.
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 F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 144 L |
