1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 1986 Ford Tempo and 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Ford Tempo.

Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ford Tempo 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Tempo Land Cruiser
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 2446 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2610 mm


 

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