2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
