2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 846 kg more than 1977 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2380 mm |
