2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 29 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 131 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | LTD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
