2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
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 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 164 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. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton 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 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-150 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2680 mm |
