1972 Ford LTD vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 705 kg more than 1972 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2860 mm |
