1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-150 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2010 Ford E-150.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 2010 Ford E-150 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2010 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | A 109 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2619 mm |