1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 642 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3520 mm |
