1979 Ford LTD vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 61 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 318 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | LTD | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
