2010 Ford F-250 vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-250 | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-250 | GTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2830 mm |
