1977 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 176 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 918 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | LTD | Defender |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
