2002 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (240 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (305 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Solstice | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Solstice | F-250 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 548 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3967 mm |