1979 Ford LTD vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | LTD | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |