1963 BMW 502 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 502 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |