1976 Ford LTD vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | LTD | 550 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2969 mm |