1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 787 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2892 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 144 L |
