1979 Ford LTD vs. 1981 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1981 Land Rover Serie III 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 286 kg more than 1981 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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 1981 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1981 Land Rover Serie III 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 | 1981 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | LTD | Serie III |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |