1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford LTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | LTD | X5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2934 mm |
