2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis 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 152 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 749 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-250 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 75 L |
