2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 919 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-350 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3080 mm |
