1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 31 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, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 BMW 135.
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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 135 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:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | 135 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
