1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1979 Ford Limited
To start off, 1979 Ford Limited is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Limited weights approximately 353 kg more than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1979 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | DeLuxe | Limited |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
