2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | LTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
