1971 Toyota Publica vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Publica | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Publica | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3967 mm |
