2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 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 231 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | F-450 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 52 L |
