1975 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. Both 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1977 Ford LTD are equipped with a 5,763 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1977 Ford LTD | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | LTD |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
