2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 591 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 will offer significantly more control. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 50 L |
