2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Century.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1975 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-450 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2870 mm |