2002 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 65 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | LTD |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 376 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |