1989 Ford Meteor vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |