1987 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Meteor | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
