1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1978 Ford Limited
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 2 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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.
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1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1978 Ford Limited | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Limited |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |