2009 BMW 523 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 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, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 523 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 523 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | LTD |
Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |