1996 Ford Royale vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Royale would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1996 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Royale.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Royale. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Royale | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Royale | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
