1977 Ford LTD vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 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 58 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 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 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | S2000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2370 mm |