2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 412 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | TS-50 | Supra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |