1978 Ford LTD vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 10 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 97 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. (199 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 495 kg more than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | LTD | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |