1979 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 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 26 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (271 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3710 mm |