1979 Ford LTD vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 25 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 189 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
