1979 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 Toyota Model F. 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 (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Model F |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |