The old car managed to tough out the long journey.

to endure or withstand difficult conditions or challenges
We will tough it out.
She will tough through the pain.
They had to tough the situation.
tough it out
tough the storm
tough the challenge
withstand
persevere
endure
This rope is very tough and won't break easily.

Characterized by strength and resilience; able to withstand difficult conditions.
The test was tough.
He has a tough job.
This is a tough decision.
tough decision
tough times
tough guy
difficult
hard
resilient
This math problem is very tough.

Difficult to endure or deal with; challenging.
The test was tough.
It was a tough decision.
He has a tough job.
tough times
tough competition
tough guy
hard
challenging
arduous