1979 Ford LTD vs. 1989 Toyota Lite Ace
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lite Ace 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lite Ace.
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. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Lite Ace has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Lite Ace 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 Toyota Lite Ace | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | Lite Ace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1453 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
