1979 Ford LTD vs. 2003 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3111 is newer by 24 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. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 186 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3111.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2003 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | LTD | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
