1992 BMW 540 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 45 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | LTD |
Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |