1978 Ford LTD vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 33 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 809 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3099 mm |