1975 Ford Maverick vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1975 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Maverick | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 528 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
