2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 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 178 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 334 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | F-150 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |