1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 630 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | LTD |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3090 mm |
