1972 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | New Yorker | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 115 L |
