1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 410 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | RZ | LTD |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |
