1977 Ford LTD vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 28 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 148 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | LTD | Korando |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2490 mm |
