1956 Ford F vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 41 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1956 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 426 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford F | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F | Supra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4458 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
