1977 Ford LTD vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 34 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 11 more horse power than 2011 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 645 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | LTD | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
