1979 Ford LTD vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 466 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
