1979 Ford LTD vs. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 895 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | LTD | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |