1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 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 137 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.

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