1979 Ford LTD vs. 1987 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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 (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 516 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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.

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