1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 31 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, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Escape |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
