1979 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 805 kg more than 1979 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Century | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Century | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3505 mm |
