1976 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 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 165 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
