1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1724 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley QB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | QB | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3050 mm |
