2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | TS-50 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |