1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
