1988 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
