1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 204 kg more than 1997 Ford F-250. 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 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-250 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2878 mm |
