2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
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-450 (881 Nm) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-450 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2410 mm |
