1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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 (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
