2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is newer by 20 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 131 kg more than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Urban Explorer | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Urban Explorer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
