1982 Ford Meteor vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
