2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel 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 265 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
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 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-450 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2630 mm |