1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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