1978 Ford LTD vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1997 Honda S-MX is newer by 19 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 167 more horse power than 1997 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 460 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda S-MX. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda S-MX 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 | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | LTD | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
