1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | F-150 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2170 mm |
