2007 Ford Territory vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 360 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. 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. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Territory | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4166 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |