2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet

To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1613 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 1984 Toyota Starlet
Make Ford Toyota
Model F-150 Starlet
Year Released 2005 1984
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 65 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90.1 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 61 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2363 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 3690 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 40 L


 

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