1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. Both 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1975 Ford LTD are equipped with a 5,763 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 176 kg more than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | LTD |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
