1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 20 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 85 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 565 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Econoline. (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | LTD |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4450 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3080 mm |
