1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Blazer and 1979 Ford LTD were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | LTD |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
