2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | F-150 | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2690 mm |