2001 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 BMW 320.
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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
