2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,400 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 219 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 284 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 41 L |
