1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 234 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
