1992 BMW 540 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Torino |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
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 | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |