1979 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LTD | C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
