1979 Ford LTD vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 34 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1999 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | LTD | GS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
