1986 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | LTD |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 275 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3080 mm |