1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2003 Ford F-250.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | DE 36 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 3490 mm |
