1979 Ford LTD vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | LTD | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
