2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-150 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2070 mm |
