2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona 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 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 34 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 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-150 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2510 mm |