1979 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |