2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3080 mm |
