1977 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang 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 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | LTD | Mustang |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2560 mm |