1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius 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 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 134 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 133 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | LTD | Rodius |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3010 mm |