1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 217 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1972 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |