1982 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
