1979 Ford LTD vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 216 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | 320 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
