1981 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina 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 219 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1371 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Carina | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Carina | F-150 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |