1977 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Tata Sumo

To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 227 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.

Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Sumo 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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