1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1389 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | F-150 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |