1972 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 640 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | LTD | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2520 mm |