2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |