1979 Ford LTD vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 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 76 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 215 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
