1972 BMW M1 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW M1 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick.
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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW M1 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
