2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-250 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2750 mm |
