1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 39 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1979 Ford LTD
Make BMW Ford
Model Dinan LTD
Year Released 1995 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 326 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 332 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1686 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5520 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2900 mm


 

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