1973 Rover P5B vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P5B | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 3526 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3967 mm |
