1977 Ford LTD vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 23 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 790 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford LTD. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | LTD | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |
