2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1972 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 1972 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1972 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1972 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
