1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 950 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mondeo. 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mondeo | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |