2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 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 328 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 827 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | F-450 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2390 mm |
