2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri 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 213 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri.
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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-450 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2570 mm |