2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |
