1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 690 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | LTD |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 83 L |