1997 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Thunderbird | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |