2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | F-350 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 53 L |
