2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5954 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2320 mm |