2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-350 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |
