1976 Triumph Toledo vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1441 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Triumph Toledo | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Toledo | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
