1979 Ford LTD vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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 (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | LTD | Volare |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
