1978 Ford LTD vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD 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 206 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 890 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. 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, 1979 Honda Accord, 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | Accord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |