1975 Ford LTD vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Ford LTD.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | M6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2851 mm |
