2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 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 204 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260.
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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260. 1975 Volvo 260 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. 1975 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-450 | 260 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2660 mm |