1986 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |