1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 11 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo 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 490 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Indigo. 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
