1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Kuga |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |