1979 Ford LTD vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1979 Ford LTD and 1979 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 260 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 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | LTD | 260 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |