2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | LTD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
