2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
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 Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |