1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 144 L |
