1977 BMW 728 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 728 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
