Among 95 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 15.7 cu ft, so the LTD carries more than 93% of them.
What actually fits in a LTD
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 3 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 10 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 16 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 3 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 112 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 21 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 133 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 95 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 21 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft | +5.3 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Chrysler New Yorker has 18 cu ft, the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE 17 cu ft and the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 12 cu ft, next to 21 cu ft for the LTD. That makes the LTD the roomiest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Ford LTD | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Caprice | -1 cu ft | 3 | 1996 | |
| Cadillac Brougham | -2 cu ft | 3 | 1992 | |
| Chrysler New Yorker | -3 cu ft | 3 | 1997 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 600 | -4 cu ft | 2 | 1989 | |
| Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE | -4 cu ft | 2 | 1993 | |
| Chrysler Imperial | -4 cu ft | 2 | 1992 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Ford LTD have?
21 cu ft in the trunk in the 1994 model, with 112 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 95 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 15.7 cu ft.
Does the LTD have more cargo space than the Chrysler New Yorker?
Yes: 21 cu ft against 18 cu ft for the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker, about 3 cu ft more.
Has the LTD's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 22 cu ft in 1984 and 21 cu ft in 1994, within 2 cu ft in every year we hold.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the LTD?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Chevrolet Caprice (20 cu ft), Cadillac Brougham (19 cu ft) and Chrysler New Yorker (18 cu ft), against 21 cu ft for the LTD.
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