1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
