1970 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-150 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford E-150 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sport 800 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
