2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1542 kg more than 2004 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | F-250 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2892 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2636 mm |
