2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-150 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3030 mm |