1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 929 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | F-350 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 115 L |