2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | LTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3080 mm |
