1979 Ford LTD vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 201 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 344 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Condor |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |