1976 Ford LTD vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 35 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. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 588 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | LTD | Armada |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3129 mm |