1978 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 406 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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. 2013 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Flex |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4230 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 281 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2994 mm |