2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Blazer 1977 Ford LTD
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Blazer LTD
Year Released 2002 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3080 mm


 

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