1979 Ford LTD vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 269 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | LTD | Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
