1979 Ford LTD vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa 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 51 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 948 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | LTD | Europa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
