1990 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
