1972 Ford LTD vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 23 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 570 kg more than 1995 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1995 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | LTD | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |