1972 Toyota Publica vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1874 kg more than 1972 Toyota Publica. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Publica | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Publica | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3670 mm |
