1968 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1130 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 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 87 L |