1983 Ford Telstar vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Ford Telstar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1983 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 1983 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Telstar | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
