2007 BMW 116 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
