1976 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 32 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 235 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Hilux |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3090 mm |