1995 BMW 317 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 25 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 BMW 317.
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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 317 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |