| DarylS |
| (.700 member) |
| 10/09/15 01:01 AM |
|
Re: Land rovers
|
Quote:Quote:
Few guys I knew had Land Cruisers during the 80's and 90's. It was the the worst gas guzzling 4X4 known at the time. About the same as a 1 ton Power Wagon.
Landcruiser being the worst gas guzzler?
Petrol or diesel?
Mine on this trip didn't too well. The roof rack and gear, plus speeds I was doing wouldn't have helped. Often did 100 to 125 kmph. Hopefully I can work out some fuel usage numbers from notes. Probably around 6km per litre.
But many Landcruisers get very good fuel economy. The old box shapes didn't help, but if driving at 80 to 90 kmph on my first trip in 1984 we achieved 35 mpg. (mile per imperial gallon). 12.5 km per litre.
That's incredible mileage - the straight 6 cylinders the guys were running here were around 12mpg. - Imperial gallon of 160ounces - and they had small fuel tanks as well. Without customization, they made poor hunting buggies.
My Ramcharger was getting 18 at that time. Dodge PWagons were around 12. Talking highway. Of course today, mileage is MUCH better.