1980 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Laser | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2320 mm |