1984 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 420 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.

Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Capri 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Land Cruiser
Year Released 1984 1990
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2790 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2320 mm


 

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