1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 845 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 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Ford Sierra | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |