1995 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1995 BMW 840 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 480 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW 840 1970 Ford Maverick
Make BMW Ford
Model 840 Maverick
Year Released 1995 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2782 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2800 mm