1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick 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 213 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.

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