2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | F-250 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2510 mm |
