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Old vs. new
I have read/heard a few comments here and there about how some think the new FJC does not stack up against the old school FJ40s very well. So I did a little research and looked up the original specs for the FJ40s on TLC4x4.com. I then bounced them against the specs listed on the toyota.com website for the FJC. I found it interesting how well it in fact does stack up against the old FJ40s (both have strengths and weakness when compared to one another). I only included stats I could directly compare between the two websites and didn't even go into road manners, creature comforts, lockers, ATRAC, etc. I couldnt find any info on the original MSRP of the FJ40s but would be curious how it would compare in 2008 dollars to the FJC's price tag of 22-24K.
Now before anyone flames me to bad, I have a TON of respect for the old FJ40s with thier legendary off road ability, toughness and time-less styling. This was a major reason why I looked into getting a FJC in the first place. I just thought it would be neat to do a comparison of the two.
Engine
Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74), 4.2 Liter (1975-83), (FJC - 4.0 DOHC)
Fuel System
Carbureted (FJC - Toyota Direct Injection)
Horsepower
125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74), 135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83), (FJC - 239 @ 5200 rpm)
Torque
209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) , 210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83), (FJC - 278 ft-lbs. @ 3700 rpm)
Transmission
3-Speed (1960-73); 4-Speed (1974-83), (FJC - 5 speed auto, 6 speed manual)
Wheelbase
90 in., (FJC - 105.9)
Length
152.4 in., (FJC - 183.9)
Width
65.6 in., (FJC - 74.6)
Height
76.8 in., (FJC - 72)
Track, F/R
55.3/55.1 in., (FJC - 63.2/63.6)
Towing Capacity
3000 lbs., (FJC - 5000 lbs)
Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs, (FJC - coils)
Brakes, F/R
Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums, Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83), (FJC - 4 piston front/2 piston rear disc brakes with ABS)
Curb Weight
3263 lbs. (FJC - 4290)
Clearance
8.3 in. (FJC - 9.6 in.)
Fuel Capacity
18.5 -> 22 gal. (FJC - 19 gal.)
MPG Estimate
11/16, (FJC - 16/20)
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