2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford S-Max 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. 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, 2008 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford S-Max | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | S-Max | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |