1979 Ford LTD vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F 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 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 221 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 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 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Model F |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2240 mm |