1979 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 27 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang 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 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
