1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
Model | Chevette | F-450 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 144 L |