1999 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 955 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Focus | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |