1979 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 259 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LTD | E |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4913 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2874 mm |