1990 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 13 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, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 340 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 730 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 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 |