1976 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z 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.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | LTD | 370Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |