1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | LTD |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
