Land Cruiser Prado has been undoubtedly called the king of the off-roaders for quite a long time, will Ford Everest be able to knock it off its place?
Travel anywhere in the world, especially when you go off-roading, you will find the Land Cruiser Prado everywhere. It is a vehicle with spacious, well-equipped cabin and proper off-road credentials.
The fuel capacity is also large, the frugal diesel engine that offers great economy and Toyota’s legendary reputation makes this huge SUV the greatest all-rounder of all times.
Who’s the Challenger?
According to Toyota, HiLux-based Fortune is the prime rival to Land Cruiser Prado but when you look at the spec sheets of the Prado and Ford Everest, you instantly know that both of them are a close match to each other.
Look at the external dimensions, off-road clearances, engine outputs, official fuel figures, and turning circles, every single one of them is extraordinarily similar. Both offer dual-range full-time 4×4 systems, spacious seven-seat layouts, and of course five-star safety ratings.
Specs of both contenders
To make this comparison even, Ford Everest Titanium and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Kakadu have been chosen with direct-injection turbo-diesel engine mated with six-speed automatic gearbox.
Both of these vehicles will be taken to highways and off-road tracks to test their capabilities to the extreme.
Engine, noise and control
Both of these vehicles are hefty, sit on heavy-duty ladder frame chassis and despite of all this, the Everest is a lot refined, quieter, and smoother than the Prado. Although it uses a 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine despite of a 3.0-litre.
Everest uses the active noise cancellation feature which makes the engine noise barely heard in the cabin, even though the Everest uses a grunty 3.2-litre, five-cylinder engine.
Ride control
Everest offers an exceptionally better ride control when you hit some fast twisty sections. Even the rear passengers don’t feel much when making turns, whereas the Prado perform much better on absorbing bigger bumps and pot holes, thanks to its softer suspension.
Complete specs for both vehicles
The 2015 Ford Everest Titanium is powered by 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated with six-speed automatic gearbox. It consumes 8.5L/100km and returns 224g/km of CO2. The price is £36,025.
Whereas the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Kakadu is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated with six-speed automatic gearbox. It consumes 8.0L/100km and emits 211g/km of CO2. Its price is £39,534.