1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |