2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Century |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2870 mm |
