1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |