1993 Ford Probe vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 1993 Ford Probe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Probe | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Probe | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |