1978 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 29 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 30 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2007 Toyota Sienna 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3040 mm |
