2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 225 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2255 kg more than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-250 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2430 mm |
