1985 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 6 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, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 616 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | LTD |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |