1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 864 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Malibu | F-150 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 248 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |