1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mazda Montrose. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Montrose | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |