1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Ka |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |
