1979 Ford LTD vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 23 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 539 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen W12. (335 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | LTD | W12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3010 mm |
