1996 BMW 545 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 17 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 15 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 BMW 545. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 545. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 545. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 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:
1996 BMW 545 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | LTD |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |