1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1978 Chrysler 160 and 1978 Ford LTD were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 207 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 705 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | LTD |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3080 mm |