1987 Ford Probe vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 Ford Probe is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Probe (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Ford Probe.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1987 Ford Probe (262 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Probe | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Probe | 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
