1989 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 12 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |