2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1999 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Kappa 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 83 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2009 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (310 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1999 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-250 | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
