2008 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-150 | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | F-150 | Royale |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2690 mm |