2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-150 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |
