1979 Ford LTD vs. 2004 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest 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 57 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.

Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.

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