1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2010 BMW 128 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Maverick | 128 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2659 mm |