1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
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-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | F-450 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3590 mm |