1978 Ford LTD vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 292 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | LTD | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |