1998 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | LTD |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3080 mm |