1983 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 13 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, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 133 kg more than 1983 BMW 323.
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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 323 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |