2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-450 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2430 mm |
