1991 BMW M12 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 16 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW M12. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW M12. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW M12 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW M12 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:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M12 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
