1979 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 686 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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 (332 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
