1976 Ford LTD vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD 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 535 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 944 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
