2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Griffith 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 75 more horse power than 1996 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 94 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | F-350 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 57 L |
