1988 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1976 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |