The 1992 Ford LTD, the latest model year on record, is 215.7″ long, 79.1″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 114.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,986 lb. At 18 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford LTD generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1975, when the new car was 7.9″ longer than the 1971–1974 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1986: 300 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1974 | 216.1″ | ″ | ″ | 120.9″ | — |
| 1975–1978 | 224″ | 79.1″ | 57.1″ | 120.9″ | — |
| 1979–1982 | 214.2″ | 77.2″ | 55.5″ | 114.2″ | — |
| 1983–1985 | 203.9″ | 74″ | 54.7″ | 109.8″ | 3,408 lb |
| 1986–1992 | 211″ | 77.6″ | 55.1″ | 114.2″ | 3,708 lb |
LTD year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 213.4″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 213.8″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 213″ | 78.3″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 212.2″ | 78″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1986 | 205.9″ | 75.2″ | 110.6″ | 5 | |
| 1985 | 204.3″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 6 | |
| 1984 | 204.7″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 204.7″ | 74.4″ | 109.8″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 211.4″ | 78″ | 109.1″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 211.4″ | 77.6″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 210.6″ | 78″ | 114.2″ | 3 | |
| 1979 | 213.8″ | 77.6″ | 115″ | 5 | |
| 1978 | 222″ | 78.3″ | 118.9″ | 5 | |
| 1977 | 222″ | 78″ | 118.9″ | 6 | |
| 1976 | 224.8″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1975 | 224.8″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1974 | 223.2″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 4 | |
| 1973 | 220.9″ | 79.1″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1972 | 219.7″ | 77.2″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 1971 | 216.9″ | ″ | 120.9″ | 3 |
Will a LTD fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 18 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 18 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 262 cars within 10″ of its length, the LTD has a shorter wheelbase than 89%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 262 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.1″ | 77.2″ | +1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 114.2″ | 125.6″ | −11.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,986 lb | 4,711 lb | −725 lb |
LTD against its rivals
Next to the Mercedes-Benz 420, the LTD is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford LTD (this car) | 1992 | 215.7″ | 79.1″ | 3,986 lb |
| Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1991 | 208.3″ | 71.7″ | 3,913 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 LTD bigger than the 1991?
No. The 1992 and 1991 LTD are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the LTD or the Mercedes-Benz 420?
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 is 7.4″ shorter and 73 lb lighter than the 1992 LTD.
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