• The 1978 Ford F-250 belongs to the famous F-series of full-size pickup trucks produced since 1948. More accurately, the truck fits into the sixth generation of F-series trucks, manufactured and sold between 1973 and 1979. The vehicle can provide seats for up to three people. It is powered by a 5.8-liter engine.
  
  

Dimensions and Capacities

• The 1978 Ford F-250 is a heavy truck, weighing 3,450 kg, or 7,606 lbs. The pickup has a height of 1,829 mm, or 72 inches, and a length of 5,360 mm, or 211 inches. The 1978 F-250 is 2,022 mm, or 79.6 inches, wide. The wheelbase measures 3,378 mm, or 133 inches. The vehicle can tow up to 2,000 kg, or 4409 lbs, of weight.
  
  

Drivetrain

• The 5766-cc V8 engine develops a maximum power of 162 kilowatts and produces a maximum torque of 429 newton meters. This results in a power-to-weight ratio of 11.94 to 1 kilowatts per kilogram. The bore and stroke measures 101.6 by 88.9 mm, while the compression ratio is 9 to 1. The engine of the 1978 Ford F-250 is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. The pickup has rear-wheel-drive capabilities and a 4-to-1 final drive ratio.
  
  

Other Specifications

• The 1978 Ford F-250 is equipped with ball steering and has a 47.5-foot turning circle. The rims are 5.5 inches wide and measure 16 inches in diameter. The vehicle comes with front disc brakes and drum rear brakes. The pickup had a warranty of 12 months or 20,000 km, or 12,427 miles.