2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TS-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TS-50 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | TS-50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |