1975 Ford LTD vs. 2001 Suzuki Aerio

To start off, 2001 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 26 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 680 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Aerio.

Because 2001 Suzuki Aerio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Aerio will offer significantly more control. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Aerio. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Aerio. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Aerio has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Aerio 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.

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