2008 Ford Edge vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Edge | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 96 L |