1977 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Holden Clubsport
To start off, 1998 Holden Clubsport is newer by 21 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.
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, 1998 Holden Clubsport (583 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford LTD. (525 Nm). This means 1998 Holden Clubsport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford LTD. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Clubsport has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Clubsport 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 | 1998 Holden Clubsport | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | LTD | Clubsport |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
