1973 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 (398 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Vauxhall Firenza | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
Model | Firenza | F-150 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 398 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 98 L |