2005 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 26 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | LTD |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |