1995 BMW S3 vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1995 BMW S3 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 S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 165 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 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.

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