2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora 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 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 289 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | F-150 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
