2002 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 2002 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 169 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 668 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escort 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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