2008 Ford GT vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 426 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
