2005 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 27 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, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.

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