2007 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 261 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | LTD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
