1974 AMC Matador vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 115 L |
