1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Sport 800 | Edge |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 2417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2154 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |