1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 695 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Taft has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Taft | LTD |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3080 mm |