2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |