1995 BMW 520 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 302 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | LTD |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |