1979 Ford LTD vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 296 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 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 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
