1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon
All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 4WD USDM front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser arriving Schaffen-Diest 2016 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser (J60) at Schaffen-Diest (2017) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 4WD USDM rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser interior (8451155985) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon is a 125-hp 4.2-liter inline-6 wagon with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $12,168 MSRP.
It makes 125 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm.
The Land Cruiser measures 184.1 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,168 ($43,505 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2F 4.2L OHV inline-6, carbureted, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 94 x 101.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor, 2-barrel |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD, two-speed transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.555 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.292 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 4.271 |
| Final Drive | 3.7 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers; stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 40.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | H78-15 |
| Tires Rear | H78-15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 69.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Front Track | 58.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 32° |
| Departure Angle | 20° |
| Cargo Volume | 99 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota LAND CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 26, 1991 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
NHTSA campaign 91V110000
Oct 2, 1981 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
IF VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH ON EXTREMELY ROUGH ROADS, A BENDING RESONANCE OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE FRACTURE AND FAILURE OF THE ROD.
Remedy: THE STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND RELAY ROD WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V117000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.