LTD and LTDLX difference?

[Duende]

Can anyone tell me the differences between these two models? I found a LTD I kinda want to jump on, but I've been looking for a LX (solely based on what I know from the Mustang LX) and I'm curious if there are any major differences or weight reduction.

The LTD I've found is an ex-cop car...is there a special way to identify it as such via VIN, or were there any differences in the cars slotted for police use?

And third, and less important... I started out on my search for a four-door sleeper looking for Fairmonts...but am I right in my understanding that the LTD is just the continuation of that model line, with a different name, and there are no real differences between a Fairmont and a LTD? The car I'm looking at is an '85, by the way.

Four door Fox Mustang, how can these cars not be more popular? Sheesh...

[48fordnut]

Look at both cars and you will see how close they are. I have a 78 box top zephyr that I have had the ft clip off of a mercury marquise on,it was a sta wag. they are the same sheet metal .dashes and other easy to change components are the main differences. I wanted a ltd sta wag. couldn't find one so went with a 80 z wagon. there are some differences but I think you will find them small.

[stroked4eyes]

There is some really good information on this site as well:

http://www.ltdlx.org/

[Fearmont]

What about the weight differences in the Fairmont and LX. The sales brochure puts the curb weight of a 79 Fairmont Futura at 26## pounds.

[Duende]

I'd love for a 4-door under 3000lbs, so I might pass on this police LTD just to get into an earlier Fairmont if they really weigh around 2700-2900lbs.

Information is a little difficult to get on these cars. Thanks for that website, by the way. Taught me a few things I didn't know.

Doesn't seem like there's much difference to a modder between a LTD and a LTDLX (I thought the LX might be a lightweight, but found no mention of that...). My other concern now is differences between the LTDs and the Fairmonts.

[Marz]

Ok...

The Cop LTD was a V8, had a 140mph speedo with no tach, column shift, and looked just like your normal granies mid sized LTD. Also the Cop LTD used the LTD LX springs, shocks, and sway bars. The Cop LTD had some special cop add ons like an Oil cooler, Power steering cooler, a better transmission cooler, k-member brace and better alternator (usually a 100A 1G large case alt. ).

The LTD LX had a special interior, 85 mph speedo with 7K tach, floor shift, bucket seats, special "blacked out" trim (85 only), Center console, special springs (650 front/275 rear), shocks, and front and rear sway bars.

Fairmonts are still a lot more common than that Mid sized cop LTD your looking at. Get the COP LTD.

Also, the unibody on the LTD's were braced better than the fairmonts.

Look up LTDScott... who is also the owner of LTDLX.org... and you will see what you can do to an LTD LX.

[Marz]

I'd love for a 4-door under 3000lbs, so I might pass on this police LTD just to get into an earlier Fairmont if they really weigh around 2700-2900lbs.

Information is a little difficult to get on these cars. Thanks for that website, by the way. Taught me a few things I didn't know.

Doesn't seem like there's much difference to a modder between a LTD and a LTDLX (I thought the LX might be a lightweight, but found no mention of that...). My other concern now is differences between the LTDs and the Fairmonts.

The LX in the LTD use does not mean lighter. Actually... it is probably he heavier than a normal I4 or V6 LTD. The cop LTD may be a slight bit lighter than a LTD LX... but that may depend on the options ordered.

[Marz]

What about the weight differences in the Fairmont and LX. The sales brochure puts the curb weight of a 79 Fairmont Futura at 26## pounds.

Fairmont 4 door is lighter than the Fairmont Futura.

[ncontt]

Fairmont 4 door is lighter than the Fairmont Futura.

this is music to my ears...

[Duende]

Sure is...

I can already see the stunned expressions in my town.

[ncontt]

Sure is...

I can already see the stunned expressions in my town.

:nod: times 2

[LTDScott]

Ok...

The Cop LTD was a V8, had a 140mph speedo with no tach, column shift, and looked just like your normal granies mid sized LTD. Also the Cop LTD used the LTD LX springs, shocks, and sway bars. The Cop LTD had some special cop add ons like an Oil cooler, Power steering cooler, a better transmission cooler, k-member brace and better alternator (usually a 100A 1G large case alt. ).

The LTD LX had a special interior, 85 mph speedo with 7K tach, floor shift, bucket seats, special "blacked out" trim (85 only), Center console, special springs (650 front/275 rear), shocks, and front and rear sway bars.

Fairmonts are still a lot more common than that Mid sized cop LTD your looking at. Get the COP LTD.

Also, the unibody on the LTD's were braced better than the fairmonts.

Look up LTDScott... who is also the owner of LTDLX.org... and you will see what you can do to an LTD LX.

Well said, Mr. Ross.

[Duende]

Ok...

The Cop LTD was a V8, had a 140mph speedo with no tach, column shift, and looked just like your normal granies mid sized LTD. Also the Cop LTD used the LTD LX springs, shocks, and sway bars. The Cop LTD had some special cop add ons like an Oil cooler, Power steering cooler, a better transmission cooler, k-member brace and better alternator (usually a 100A 1G large case alt. ).

The LTD LX had a special interior, 85 mph speedo with 7K tach, floor shift, bucket seats, special "blacked out" trim (85 only), Center console, special springs (650 front/275 rear), shocks, and front and rear sway bars.

Fairmonts are still a lot more common than that Mid sized cop LTD your looking at. Get the COP LTD.

Also, the unibody on the LTD's were braced better than the fairmonts.

Look up LTDScott... who is also the owner of LTDLX.org... and you will see what you can do to an LTD LX.

Absolutely, thank you very much for the detailed and informative reply. That was exactly what I was looking for.