1976 Ford LTD vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 860 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2270 mm |
