A lot can happen in 22 years. Children born in 1995 are graduating college, and trucks built that year have been replaced by new models that make them look antiquated.
In a recent Autotrader video, the 2017 Ford F-150 goes head-to-head against a 1995 Ford F-150 to find out how much has changed.
When you were young, pickup trucks were tough and manly—if by manly, you mean uncomfortable. Really, really uncomfortable. The lift kit installed on the 1995 F-150 does its suspension no favors in softening bumps in the road, but even in its original state, anyone who has ridden in an old truck can attest it's not easy on the buns. These trucks were made for practicality, not luxury.
By comparison, the 2017 F-150 eats up rough terrain and spits it back out again smooth. You can still feel that you are going over big obstacles, but without the need to literally hold onto your hat. The cabin is nicer in other ways, too. A touchscreen console allows drivers to browse music and navigate via GPS, and there is ample storage for small items and drinks. Comfortable and practical.
Whether you love the unmatched capability and convenience of a modern truck, or if you're here to relive years past with used vehicles, Riverhead Ford is the place to shop.