1979 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |