1981 BMW 745 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 194 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | LTD |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |