1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Foursome | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 115 L |
