1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 1995 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1995 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Maverick | 730 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
