1977 Ford LTD vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 944 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic 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.

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