1979 Ford LTD vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 17 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 103 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 405 kg more than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |