2004 Ford GT vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Century. 1986 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford GT | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |