2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 955 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
