2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 839 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
