2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | LTD |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |