1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3431 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
