1988 BMW 535 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 18 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 315 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
