2007 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 29 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, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | LTD |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |