1991 BMW 518 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 14 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, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 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 |