1972 Ford LTD vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD 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 84 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 785 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | LTD | 616 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2480 mm |
