2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | E-150 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |