1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 33 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, 2012 Audi A7 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A7 weights approximately 120 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.
Because 2012 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A7. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | LTD | A7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2913 mm |
