1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 440 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.

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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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.

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