1979 Ford LTD vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 179 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic 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 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2580 mm |
