1996 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 855 kg more than 1996 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Century | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Century | Expedition |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3327 mm |