1977 Ford LTD vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 236 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 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 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |