2007 BMW 130 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 30 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 30 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.

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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 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:

2007 BMW 130 1977 Ford LTD
Make BMW Ford
Model 130 LTD
Year Released 2007 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 266 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6650 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3080 mm


 

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