1977 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari 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. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 250 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | LTD | Safari |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
