1998 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1998 Ford F-250 and 1998 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 1998 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-250 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2470 mm |
