1972 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 10 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 69 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 565 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |
