1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 570 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 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | LTD | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
