2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 597 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | TS-50 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1805 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |