1992 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
