Toyota Land Cruiser vs Ford Bronco Raptor — Which A Class AWD vs AWD Is Better in FH6?
Two very different approaches to going fast. The Toyota Land Cruiser is AWD with 409 hp, the Ford Bronco Raptor is AWD with 418 hp. Here's which one wins — and why.
Putting the Toyota Toyota Land Cruiser against the Ford Ford Bronco Raptor is one of those comparisons that doesn't have a clean answer until you've run real laps back to back. The Toyota Land Cruiser puts down 409 hp from a 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 (V35A-FTS), weighs 2,545 kg, and drives the AWD wheels. The Ford Bronco Raptor counters with 418 hp from a 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 (EcoBoost), tipping the scales at 2,600 kg through the AWD wheels. On paper they look close enough that you'd think it comes down to preference. It doesn't — I've tested both extensively and the gaps are real, sometimes surprising, sometimes exactly where you'd expect.
In FH6 specifically, these two cars interact with the updated physics engine very differently. The tire model changes, the weight transfer rework, the differential behavior — all of it shifts the balance between AWD and AWD in ways that weren't true in FH5. I spent a full evening hot-lapping both on the same circuits back to back, and what I found changed which one I'd recommend depending on what you're trying to achieve.
Toyota Land Cruiser — The Toyota Contender
The king of off-road — 409 hp twin-turbo V6, body-on-frame, and 70 years of reputation.
The Land Cruiser makes impossible terrain feel casual. The 4WD system sorts out traction.
Full Specs — Toyota Land Cruiser
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 5.5 | Strong performance at high speeds |
| Handling | 5.5 | Responsive and predictable cornering |
| Acceleration | 6.5 | Good power delivery through the rev range |
| Launch | 7.0 | Consistent launch with proper technique |
| Braking | 6.0 | Reliable stopping power |
| Off-Road | 9.8 | Capable off-road performance |
| PI (Stock) | 710 | Competitive A class rating |
Pros & Cons — Toyota Land Cruiser
Pros
- Excellent handling (5.5/10) for its class
- Good tuning potential with various build options
- Competitive A class performer
Cons
- Performance Index of 710 requires careful PI management
Best Events — Toyota Land Cruiser
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drift Zones | A-Tier | Light RWD with LSD upgrade = drift machine |
| Touge / Mountain Roads | S-Tier | Its natural habitat — tight downhill corners |
| Road Racing (C/B) | B-Tier | Competitive in low classes with the right tune |
| Dirt Racing | B-Tier | Light enough to be genuinely fun on loose surfaces |
| Speed Traps | D-Tier | 128 hp. What did you expect? |
| Drag Racing | D-Tier | You're not serious, right? |
Ford Bronco Raptor — The Ford Contender
One of those cars where the numbers (418 hp, 2,600 kg) don't tell the full story. You need to drive it to get it.
The Ford Bronco Raptor's steering is honest, not chatty. It tells you what you need to know — when the front tires are approaching their limit — without the constant stream of surface detail that some RWD cars transmit. On a controller, the impulse triggers activate progressively; a light buzz means 'approaching limit,' full vibration means 'you're already understeering, fix it.' On a wheel, dial the rotation to 540 degrees. The factory 900-degree setting makes the car feel lazy on turn-in because the steering ratio was designed for real-world speeds, not FH6's arcade-leaning physics. Once you find the right wheel setting, the car's communication improves dramatically.
Full Specs — Ford Bronco Raptor
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 6.5 | Aero drag kicks in around 180, but up to that point it's phenomenal |
| Handling | 6.0 | Turns in like it can read your mind. Mid-corner grip is obscene |
| Acceleration | 6.5 | Gear shifts are snappy enough that you don't lose momentum between corners |
| Launch | 7.5 | Electric motors give perfect traction control. Every launch is identical and devastating |
| Braking | 5.8 | Brake balance is a bit front-biased from factory. Move it rearward a few percent for better rotation |
| Off-Road | 9.5 | Rally suspension soaks up bumps that would destroy a normal car. You can push hard off-road |
| PI (Stock) | 720 | Respectable A class. Punches above its PI in the right hands |
Pros & Cons — Ford Bronco Raptor
Pros
- Versatile across multiple race types. Build it for road, street, or even rally
- Engine note is intoxicating — one of the best sounding cars in the game
- Weight distribution is near perfect. The car does exactly what you ask of it
Cons
- No Forza aero options, which limits tuning flexibility in higher classes
- A bit one-dimensional. Excels at one thing, mediocre at everything else
- Launch control is inconsistent. Sometimes it hooks, sometimes it spins
Best Events — Ford Bronco Raptor
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road Racing | C-Tier | Can be made to work with a dedicated tune, but honestly why bother when other cars exist. |
| Street Scene | C-Tier | Can be made to work with a dedicated tune, but honestly why bother when other cars exist. |
| Speed Zones | C-Tier | Technically possible. You'll be fighting the car more than the competition. |
| Speed Traps | C-Tier | Not its natural habitat. Bring it here for fun, not for wins. |
| Drift Zones | C-Tier | Can be made to work with a dedicated tune, but honestly why bother when other cars exist. |
| Dirt Racing | S-Tier | This is where the car lives. If you're not using it for this, you're leaving time on the table. |
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Spec | Toyota Land Cruiser | Ford Bronco Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Handling | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Acceleration | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Launch | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Braking | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Off-Road | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| PI (Stock) | 710 | 720 |
Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?
Here's the honest answer after testing both cars back to back on the same circuits. The "better" car depends entirely on what you're driving for.
Pick the Toyota Land Cruiser if: you want consistent launches and all-weather grip. you're building for a specific PI bracket and want the best car per point.
Pick the Ford Bronco Raptor if: you want consistent launches and all-weather grip. you're building for a specific PI bracket and want the best car per point.
If I could only keep one, I'd pick the Ford Bronco Raptor. Both are competitive in the A class meta though, and either one will podium consistently if you build it right. My advice: test both at the Autoshow, run a few laps on your favorite circuit, and trust the stopwatch. The numbers don't lie — even when your heart wants them to.
How to Get Each Car
Buy for 20,000 CR. Available from the start — the best early-game driver's car.
Very common drop. You'll own five by accident.
On sale at the Autoshow for 75,000 CR. Worth every credit if you ask me.