1979 Ford LTD vs. 1961 Steyr 500

To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1961 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Steyr 500 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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