1998 Ford Tracer vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Ford Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 840 kg more than 1998 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Century 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 1978 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Tracer, 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Tracer. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Tracer. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Tracer | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |