1979 Ford LTD vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | LTD | Tribute |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |