2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1899 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | F-250 | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
