1979 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 26 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LTD | S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
