1972 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1215 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 |
