1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
