1979 Ford LTD vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A

To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1957 Porsche 550 A. 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. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 550 A has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 550 A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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