2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine 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 221 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 29 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | F-250 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 40 L |
