2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
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 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-150 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |