1978 Ford LTD vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
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) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | 935 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |