1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 635 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |