1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX 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, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | LTD | EX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2799 mm |
