2000 BMW 750 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 21 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 71 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 750 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
