1975 Ford LTD vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 356 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2110 mm |
