1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Newport. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Newport | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 3075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3490 mm |
