1978 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 27 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, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | LTD | M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
