1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 458 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, both vehicles can yield 187 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zodiac | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |
