1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 536 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
