1976 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 33 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 950 kg more than 1976 Ford LTD.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LTD | E |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2987 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
