1989 BMW 750 vs. 1979 Ford Limited
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Ford Limited.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1979 Ford Limited | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Limited |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |