1956 Ford F vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 866 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1985 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford F has manual transmission. 1956 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford F | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F | Soarer |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4458 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |