1978 Ford LTD vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | LTD | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |