1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. 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 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
