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Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 F-Series F-150 IX SuperCab 4.9 (145 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford F-Series F-100/F-150:
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F-Series F-150 IX SuperCab Overview:
Ford F-Series F-100/F-150 (F-Series F-150 IX SuperCab). With 360 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 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.9 (145 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Slightly less powerful than the 150 Hp version, but still an incredibly durable and reliable inline-six, adequate for most light-duty tasks.
Fuel Economy
Poor fuel economy, expected for a large truck engine of this era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional durability and reliability
- • Strong towing and hauling capabilities
- • Spacious SuperCab interior
- • Wide range of robust engine options
- • Abundant aftermarket parts and support
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all engines
- • Dated interior design and features
- • Firm ride quality, especially unladen
- • Limited modern safety features
- • Large turning radius and handling characteristics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(F-Series F-150 XIII Regular Cab (facelift 2018): 2018 - October, 2020).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | F-Series F-100/F-150 |
| Generation: | F-Series F-150 IX SuperCab |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.9 (145 Hp) |
| Start of production: | August, 1991 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5-6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 145 Hp @ 3400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 29.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4900 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 101 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Max. weight: | 2835 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 131-141 l |
| Size: | |
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| Wading depth: | 780 mm |
| Length: | 5565-5977 mm mm [249mm more] |
| Width: | 2007 mm mm [22mm less] |
| Height: | 1821 mm mm [87mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3531-3937 mm mm [422mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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