1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (232 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-250 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | F-250 | 109 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7275 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 677 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2780 mm |