2002 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 445 kg more than 2002 BMW 318.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |
