1985 Toyota Model F vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Model F. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Model F | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Model F | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
