1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2002 Ford F-250
To start off, 2002 Ford F-250 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2068 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2002 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2002 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Sports | F-250 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3490 mm |