2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-450 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | F-450 | Victor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2680 mm |