1978 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 35 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 49 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3100 mm |
