1992 Ford Probe vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Ford Probe is newer by 7 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 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Probe (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 kg more than 1992 Ford Probe.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Probe. 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 (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Probe | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
