1979 Ford LTD vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2004 Lexus IS 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS.
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 (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | LTD | IS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
