1979 Ford LTD vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 215 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | 944 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |