1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 896 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |
