1972 Ford LTD vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | 116 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 51 L |
