1977 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 158 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 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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