1978 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 31 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 918 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | LTD | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
