1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Delta 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 211 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 715 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Delta | LTD |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3080 mm |