1978 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Surtees Durex Team Surtees Beta Team Surtees | Surtees - Ford | TS19 TS20 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Vittorio Brambilla | 1-14 |
| Team Surtees Durex Team Surtees Beta Team Surtees | Surtees - Ford | TS19 TS20 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Beppe Gabbiani | 15-16 |
| Walter Wolf Racing | Wolf - Ford | WR1 WR3 WR5 WR6 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jody Scheckter | All |
| Walter Wolf Racing | Wolf - Ford | WR1 WR3 WR5 WR6 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Bobby Rahal | 15-16 |
| Team Tissot Ensign | Ensign - Ford | N177 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Danny Ongais | 1-2 |
| Team Tissot Ensign | Ensign - Ford | N177 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Lamberto Leoni | 4 |