1978 Ford LTD vs. 1995 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 17 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.
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, 1995 Opel Corsa, 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Corsa 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 | 1995 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | LTD | Corsa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |