2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | E-150 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
