1976 Ford LTD vs. 1997 Renault Helem
To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 21 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 230 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.
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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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 | 1997 Renault Helem | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | LTD | Helem |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
