1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |
