1978 Holden GTS vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire, 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 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden GTS | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | GTS | Aspire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |