2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 2005 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-150 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2740 mm |
