2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Ford C-MAX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 942 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford C-MAX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford C-MAX has manual transmission. 2007 Ford C-MAX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford C-MAX | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | C-MAX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 96 L |