1979 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1982 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 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 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 1 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 930. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1982 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 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 930 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
