4,845 lbs, 115 HP - 1979 Ford LTD Wagon

"John Bulzacchelli" (johnbulzacchelli) 01/21/2014 at 23:47 • Filed to: None

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6cyl > John Bulzacchelli 01/21/2014 at 23:50

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no wonder some people hated american cars

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > John Bulzacchelli 01/21/2014 at 23:57

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On the one hand - slower than frozen molasses. On the other - portable bomb shelter. 8/10, would convert to a two person camper and go on trips with it.

PS9 > John Bulzacchelli 01/21/2014 at 23:57

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0-60 in  seconds.

Goggles Pizzano > PS9 01/21/2014 at 23:59

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0-60. Period.

John Bulzacchelli > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/22/2014 at 00:05

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The slowest car I ever drove was a 12 (maybe 18?) horsepower Fiat 500... I imagine this would be the same, minus the crushing anxiety about getting run-over I felt every time I pulled into traffic and couldn't accelerate over 30 mph...

John Bulzacchelli > PS9 01/22/2014 at 00:05

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Never drive up-hill. Ever.

Conan > John Bulzacchelli 01/22/2014 at 00:34

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My folks put me in the slightly more powerful 140 HP 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park wagon, in baby blue. It was certainly tough.

Conan > Conan 01/22/2014 at 00:35

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There was also nearly an 800 pound weight reduction. I'm not sure it mattered.

. . > John Bulzacchelli 01/22/2014 at 00:48

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I'd drive that like crazy. I love those massive, old, American estate cars.

Singhjr96 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/22/2014 at 03:50

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I'm doing that with a minivan this summer. It's actually really comfortable if you bring out two cars. Put the supplies in one and sleep in the van.

Wildstar > John Bulzacchelli 01/22/2014 at 09:51

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That is a 1978 model at the latest. The 1979 LTD was the 1st year of the Panther chassis. This body style spanned the 1975 - 1978 model years. This wagon is basically the same size as an Excursion. Think about that for a minute.

We had a 77 LTD, biggest POS we have ever owned. 79 LTD was one of the better ones.

All Motor Is Best Motor > John Bulzacchelli 01/24/2014 at 16:07

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What's the torque?