1990 BMW M3 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 15 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1215 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 |
