1975 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 37 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. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1975 Ford LTD.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | LTD | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2748 mm |
