1995 BMW 528 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |