1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2002 Ford F-250
To start off, 2002 Ford F-250 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-250 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2002 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3490 mm |
