2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 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.
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2009 Ford F-450 | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | F-450 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2680 mm |