2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | LTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1686 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
