1979 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Isuzu Hombre
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 5,763 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 (525 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1998 Isuzu Hombre | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | LTD | Hombre |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |