1990 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 800 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 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:
1990 BMW 316 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | LTD |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |