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1962 Peel P50 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 1962 Peel P50

Peel P50

1962

Ford F‑150

SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 2024

Side view of the 1962 Peel P50
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Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4
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Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The figures show over 452.1 cm of separation between the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 and 1962 Peel P50, which is a huge difference. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is a massive 103.8 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, highlighting a complete shift in vehicle purpose and design. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is 75.8 cm higher than that of the 1962 Peel P50, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is effectively on stilts compared to the 1962 Peel P50, sitting an extra 12.2 cm off the ground. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 249.3 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50.

Measurements

Length

137.2 cm

589.3 cm (+452.1)

Height

120 cm

195.8 cm (+75.8)

Width (excluding mirrors)

99.1 cm

202.9 cm (+103.8)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm (+12.2)

Ground clearance

12.7 cm

24.9 cm (+249.3)

Wheelbase

120 cm

369.3 cm (+10.6)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

137.2 cm

161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar

589.3 cm

46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

120 cm

36 cm shorter than the average Microcar

195.8 cm

9 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

99.1 cm

48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

12.7 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

120 cm

86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar

369.3 cm

38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 1962 Peel P50
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 features a 1,764 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is way above average for its category. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 has 1,764 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is typical compared to the class average for pickup.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

1,764 L

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

N/A

1,764 L

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

N/A

299.3 L per m

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

N/A

147.5 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

1,764 L

327 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

N/A

1,764 L

237 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

DriveSize space efficiency score

DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.

VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

120%

SAE: above class average (+20%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 1962 Peel P50
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With an extra 3 doors, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 1-door 1962 Peel P50. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 can carry a staggering 5 more passengers than the 1962 Peel P50, meaning we're looking at completely different purposes for these two vehicles. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 10.94 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 in a standard bay. We’re talking about a 2,161 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.

Measurements

Doors

1

4 (+3)

Max. seats

1

6 (+5)

Turning circle

3.7 m

14.6 m (+10.9)

Curb weight

59 kg

2,220 kg (+2,161)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

3.7 m

4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

59 kg

643 kg lighter than the average Microcar

2,220 kg

31 kg lighter than the average Pickup

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?

1962 Peel P50 parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Comfortable

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

87.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

206 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 40 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

40 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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