1978 Ford LTD vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 20 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 109 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford LTD | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | LTD | Safari |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |