1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fiesta | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |