2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 24 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2740 mm |
