2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford S-Max is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 Ford S-Max.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford S-Max. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2006 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | S-Max | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |