2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 226 more horse power than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-450 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2610 mm |