1998 Ford Focus vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 785 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
