2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
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 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 40 L |
