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Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab 5.0 V8 (133 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford F-Series F-100/F-150:
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F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab Overview:
Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 (F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab). With 316 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.0 V8 (133 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent low-end torque for hauling and comfortable cruising, though not particularly fast by modern standards.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is poor, typical for a carbureted V8 of this era, especially with an automatic transmission.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary durability and reliability (especially 4.9L Six)
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easy maintenance
- • Strong towing and hauling capabilities for its class
- • Classic American truck styling
- • Abundant parts availability
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine options
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Basic and unrefined interior comfort
- • Limited performance compared to modern trucks
- • Prone to rust in certain areas
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(F-Series F-150 XIV Regular Cab: October, 2020 - 2023).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | F-Series F-100/F-150 |
| Generation: | F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 V8 (133 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | September, 1979 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 2-3 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 26.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 316 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 4949 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Max. weight: | 2336 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62-72 l |
| Size: | |
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| Wading depth: | 696-721 mm |
| Length: | 4808-5291 mm mm [503mm less] |
| Width: | 1372-1778 mm mm [657mm less] |
| Height: | 1755-1760 mm mm [155mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2967-3378 mm mm [152mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/75 R15; 205/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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