Notices
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Early Eighties Bullnose Ford Truck

whats the difference

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 05:28 PM
  #1  
BIG-COUNTRY's Avatar
BIG-COUNTRY
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
From: south GA
Question whats the difference

well fellas i finally got around to looking at my VIN# and found out i dont have a 81 f150,i have a 81 f100. what are the difference in the f150 and f100 ?
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:43 PM
  #2  
pknute's Avatar
pknute
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From: Mobile, Alabama
1981 F100 and 150 differences...

F100 has lower payload and narrower tires than the F150.
F100 has 2,600 lb. front axle. F150 has 3,400 lb. front axle.
F100 has 2,800 lb. rear axle. F150 has 3,750 lb. rear axle.
F100 power brakes optional. F150 power brakes standard.
F100 and F150 4.9 (300) six standard engine.
F100 4.2 (255) V8 and 5.0 (302) V8 engine options.
F150 5.0 (302) V8 and 5.6 (351) V8 engine options.
F100 4x2 only.
F150 4x2 and 4x4.
F150 4x4 had quad front shock option.
 

Last edited by pknute; Feb 23, 2006 at 06:52 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
INAZ
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
14
Mar 26, 2014 11:00 AM
Justinblocker82
Engine Swaps
4
Sep 13, 2013 08:16 AM
shark13
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Feb 19, 2011 09:00 PM
OneSweet81
Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150
13
Aug 8, 2009 09:15 AM
bhopper
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Apr 10, 2004 06:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:39 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE