1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 485 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Century |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |