1978 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 3 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | LTD |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3080 mm |