1998 Ford F-250 vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1998 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | F-250 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
