2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1128 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 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford C-MAX 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model C-MAX Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1558 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 18.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 185 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 13.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1392 kg 2520 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 Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 96 L


 

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