1979 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja 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 134 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | LTD | Baja |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
