2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 197 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1983 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 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century. 1983 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1983 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-450 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
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 |