1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.

Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ford Falcon 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Land Cruiser
Year Released 1998 2000
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 235 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2370 mm


 

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