2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 434 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | LTD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
