1979 Ford LTD vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider 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 80 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 825 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | LTD | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
