1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3670 mm |
