1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Ford Telstar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 695 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
