1972 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 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 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
