1979 Ford LTD Sedan specifications

1979 Ford LTD Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2903 mm 114.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1575 mm 62 inches
Length 5310 mm 209.1 inches
Width 1969 mm 77.5 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1587 kg 3499 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5732 cc
(349.788 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.8 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
352 Nm (260 ft·lb) (35.9 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
18 kW/litre
24.4 ps/litre
24.1 bhp/litre
0.39 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
61.41 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 771.7 kPa (111.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.42 kg/kW
25.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.TorqueA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2488 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.26
general
Carfolio.com ID59587
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford LTD Sedan added 1996-11-18.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1771 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1771 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1787 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1787 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1734 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1734 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1742 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1742 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1759 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1759 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1762 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1762 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1690 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1785 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1785 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1785 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1785 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1714 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1714 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1810 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1810 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5732 cm3/349.8cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1587 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1560 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1682 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5732 cm3/349.8cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1709 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5732 cm3/349.8cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1709 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4998 cm3/305.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1751 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1703 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1703 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1466 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1553 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1597 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1564 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1699 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5044 cm3/307.8cuin 1695 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5044 cm3/307.8cuin 1695 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1670 kg
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