2006 BMW 545 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5763 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
