1972 Ford LTD vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 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 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
