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Ford F-Series F-250 VII SuperCab 5.8 V8 (150 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford F-Series F-250:
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VII SuperCab Overview:
Ford F-Series F-250 (VII SuperCab). With 380 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.8 V8 (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful V8 in its manual configuration provides robust performance, ideal for those who need maximum grunt and direct control.
Fuel Economy
While offering the best performance, fuel economy will still be poor, though potentially slightly better than the automatic version.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary durability and reliability
- • Strong towing and hauling capabilities
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals
- • Classic American truck styling
- • Wide availability of aftermarket parts
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Limited modern safety features
- • Rough ride quality, especially unladen
- • Large turning radius and difficult to maneuver in tight spaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII Regular Cab HD: 1982 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | F-Series F-250 |
| Generation: | VII SuperCab |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.8 V8 (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5-6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 26.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 380 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 5752 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Max. weight: | 3583 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72-144 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Wading depth: | 846 mm |
| Length: | 5850 mm mm [559mm more] |
| Width: | 1778 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1885 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3937 mm mm [559mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/85 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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