2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2004 Ford GT and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.

Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford GT 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model GT Land Cruiser
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 494 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 679 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.8 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 18.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 12.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 87 L


 

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