2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 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 1 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 589 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (447 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.

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