2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 492 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Ford Expedition 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. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
