1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 162 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | LTD |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
