2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | TE-50 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
