1972 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 2 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Maverick |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |