2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 NSU 1000 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 262 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000.
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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | F-450 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2260 mm |
