1997 Ford Royale vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1997 Ford Royale and 1997 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
Because 1997 Toyota Supra 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 1997 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Royale, 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Royale | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Royale | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |