2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
