1998 Ford Contour vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 589 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Contour | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |