1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 64 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 716 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |