2007 Acura TL vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 29 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 38 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | LTD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |
