1978 Ford LTD vs. 1977 Honda Civic

To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic 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 243 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.

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