1971 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | F-250 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 115 L |