1976 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Honda S2000

To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 31 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 560 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.

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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 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 2007 Honda S2000
Make Ford Honda
Model LTD S2000
Year Released 1976 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5762 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 237 HP
Torque 515 Nm 208 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 7500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2410 mm


 

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