1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 180 L |
