1979 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 464 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
