2001 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | LTD |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |