1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Ford F-150. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3050 mm |
