1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 765 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |