1957 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 710 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2800 mm |
