1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
