1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1996 Ford Aspire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3432 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
