1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 180 L |
