1978 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | LTD |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |