1979 Ford LTD vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 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 218 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 865 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 914 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |
