2006 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | LTD |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |