2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Urban Explorer | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Urban Explorer | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
