2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1966 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 650T 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 280 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1966 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1966 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | F-250 | 650T |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 1850 mm |
