2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall VX220 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 151 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1540 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-250 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 54 L |
