2008 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 148 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.

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