1979 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1978 Ford Limited
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Malibu | 1978 Ford Limited | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Malibu | Limited |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |