1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |