1979 Ford LTD vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will 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 170 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | Will |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
