1972 Ford LTD vs. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 13 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, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | LTD | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |
