2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1976 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2590 mm |
