1975 Ford LTD vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD 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 955 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2300 mm |
