1988 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1988 BMW 320 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 320 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | LTD |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |