1979 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 21.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 180 L |