1977 BMW 728 vs. 1975 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 2 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 276 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1975 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 728 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |