1972 Ford LTD vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 39 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 154 kg more than 1972 Ford LTD. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | LTD | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
