2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 159 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. 1979 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | F-250 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2670 mm |
