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| − | '''Ford LTD. 1979–82 (prod. unknown). 2- and 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 4186, 4942, 5732 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Ford finally downsized its full-size line, in response to GM. Wheelbase slashed by seven inches with roughly the same interior space on Panther platform; overall length down by 15 inches. Much better handling, less understeer and body roll. Better ride thanks to improved suspension. S trim denoted fleet model from 1980; Landau trim renamed Crown Victoria from 1980. Last year for 351 in³ (5·7) in 1982. | + | '''Ford LTD. 1979–82 (prod. n/a). 2- and 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 4186, 4942, 5732 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Ford finally downsized its full-size line, in response to GM. Wheelbase slashed by seven inches with roughly the same interior space on Panther platform; overall length down by 15 inches. Much better handling, less understeer and body roll. Better ride thanks to improved suspension. S trim denoted fleet model from 1980; Landau trim renamed Crown Victoria from 1980. Last year for 351 in³ (5·7) in 1982. |
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Revision as of 02:13, 15 November 2013
Ford LTD. 1979–82 (prod. n/a). 2- and 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 4186, 4942, 5732 cm³ (V8 OHV). Ford finally downsized its full-size line, in response to GM. Wheelbase slashed by seven inches with roughly the same interior space on Panther platform; overall length down by 15 inches. Much better handling, less understeer and body roll. Better ride thanks to improved suspension. S trim denoted fleet model from 1980; Landau trim renamed Crown Victoria from 1980. Last year for 351 in³ (5·7) in 1982.
Manufacturing locations: Oakville, Ontario, Canada; St Louis, Missouri, USA
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford LTD | Predecessors: Ford Custom 500 (1973–8), Ford LTD (1973–8) | Successors: Ford LTD (1983–6), Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Ford LTD Country Squire (1983–91)
q.v. Mercury Marquis (1979–82)
