1972 AMC Matador vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 768 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
