1979 Ford LTD vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | LTD | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
