1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 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 90 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 852 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | F-250 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
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 | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 105.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 3075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3490 mm |