1979 Ford LTD vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 30 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 105 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 760 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | LTD | Savana |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2550 kg |
