1978 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 636 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Montrose has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Montrose will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
Model | Longchamp | Montrose |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |