1975 Ford LTD vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2968 mm |
