1979 Ford LTD vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | Boxster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |