1979 Ford LTD vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 386 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 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 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | 930 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |