2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 162 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
