2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | F-350 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
