1954 Buick 70 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 70 | LTD |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2900 mm |