1985 BMW 324 vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1985 BMW 324 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 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 212 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 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.

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