1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | F-450 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 4390 mm |