1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Debonair | F-350 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3967 mm |