2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | LTD |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |