2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Chevette 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 243 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-450 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
