1998 Ford F-250 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1998 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-250 (256 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1998 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-250 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2240 mm |
