1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Ford Taurus. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Taurus.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Taurus. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |