1978 Ford LTD vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1991 Venturi Coupe is newer by 13 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 40 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (256 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 505 kg more than 1991 Venturi Coupe. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Coupe. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1991 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1991 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | LTD | Coupe |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1285 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 |