2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-250 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2351 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
