1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
