2006 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 28 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, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | LTD |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3080 mm |