1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
