2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR-S would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | ST 460 | MR-S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
