1972 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Maverick | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Maverick | 118 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
