1966 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Vauxhall Viscount | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
Model | Viscount | F-150 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3670 mm |