2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 34 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 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | F-150 | 818 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2320 mm |