1979 Ford LTD vs. 2003 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2003 Jeep Liberty 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 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 87 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Liberty.

Because 2003 Jeep Liberty 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, 2003 Jeep Liberty 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) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Liberty. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2003 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2003 Jeep Liberty 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.

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