1976 BMW 630 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |