2009 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 31 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, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 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:
2009 BMW 335 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | LTD |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |