1979 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 19 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.
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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM 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 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | SSM |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
