2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2430 mm |
