1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Tatra T700
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Tatra T700 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Tatra T700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | F-250 | T700 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3140 mm |
