2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 507 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ranger | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |