1982 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 180 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Impala.
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:
| 1982 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | LTD |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
