1990 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 20 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, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1260 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 |
