1972 Ford LTD vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 23 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Argento Viva has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |