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Ford Bronco

1978 – 1979 United States

The Ford Bronco dates from the 1970s: Ford built it from 1978 to 1979. Its petrol engines range from 158 to 160 hp across 4 variants. Every version has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (1966 – 1977), peak power fell from 208 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 665 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.8L V8 4MT (160 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 158 hp — — 4-Speed manual
6.6L V8 3AT AWD (158 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 158 hp — — 3-speed automatic
6.6L V8 4MT AWD (158 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 158 hp — — 4-Speed manual
5.8L V8 3AT AWD (160 HP)
5.8 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 160 hp — — 3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6590 cm3 (402 ci)
Power
116.2 KW @ 4000 RPM158 HP @ 4000 RPM156 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM375 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
235/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
79.3 in (2014 mm)
Height
75.5 in (1918 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.2/64.6 in (1,631/1,641 mm)
Wheelbase
104 in (2642 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.65

Weight

Unladen Weight
4663 lbs (2115 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5997 lbs (2720 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6590 cm3 (402 ci)
Power
116.2 KW @ 4000 RPM158 HP @ 4000 RPM156 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM375 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
235/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
79.3 in (2014 mm)
Height
75.5 in (1918 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.2/64.6 in (1,631/1,641 mm)
Wheelbase
104 in (2642 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.65

Weight

Unladen Weight
4718 lbs (2140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5997 lbs (2720 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6590 cm3 (402 ci)
Power
116.2 KW @ 4000 RPM158 HP @ 4000 RPM156 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM375 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
235/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
79.3 in (2014 mm)
Height
75.5 in (1918 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.2/64.6 in (1,631/1,641 mm)
Wheelbase
104 in (2642 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.65

Weight

Unladen Weight
4663 lbs (2115 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5997 lbs (2720 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5766 cm3 (352 ci)
Power
117.7 KW @ 3800 RPM160 HP @ 3800 RPM158 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
262 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM355 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
235/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
79.3 in (2014 mm)
Height
75.5 in (1918 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.2/64.6 in (1,631/1,641 mm)
Wheelbase
104 in (2642 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.65

Weight

Unladen Weight
4663 lbs (2115 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5997 lbs (2720 kg)
Length4,580 mm
Width2,014 mm
Height1,918 mm
Wheelbase2,642 mm
Curb weight2,115 – 2,140 kg
Torque355 – 375 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.