2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 246 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-350 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2590 mm |
