1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | LTD |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |