1977 Ford LTD vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1977 Ford LTD and 1977 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 428 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1977 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford LTD | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LTD | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |