1979 Ford LTD vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 49 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | LTD | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
