1979 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D 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 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 246 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 920 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | LTD | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
