1979 Ford LTD vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 10 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 241 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | LTD | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
