1985 Ford Meteor vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |