2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 4 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
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 @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | TE-50 | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |