1999 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 22 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 13 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 155 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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 740 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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