1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3490 mm |
