1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 355 kg more than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | 16 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3080 mm |
