1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 96 L |