1990 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1974 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
