1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 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 100 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | LTD |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
