1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 670 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | LTD |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
