1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1056 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | LTD | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 127 L |
