2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 361 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |