1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
