2001 Ford Think vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 592 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Think | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Think | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 289 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |