1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Trail Duster | F-150 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |