1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 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 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
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 | 167 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |