1980 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 10 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
